{"product_id":"origin-coffee-roasting-rwanda-kilimbi-cherry-fermentation","title":"Origin Coffee Roasting - Rwanda Kilimbi Cherry Fermentation","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince the late 20th century, Rwanda has become one of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/single-origin-coffee-beans\/Africa\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Try more African coffees, from our store\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAfrica's\u003c\/a\u003e most respected specialty coffee-producing countries. By focusing on a quality-first approach, smallholder farmers and modern washing stations have refined coffee cultivation in high-altitude regions like the Nyamasheke District. The volcanic soil and temperate climate along Lake Kivu create ideal conditions for varieties such as Red Bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a driving force in Rwandan coffee, the Muraho Trading Company has established a network of washing stations that prioritise consistent quality and community. Muraho's journey began in 2016 with its first site, Kilimbi. Along with its sister station, Gisheke, Kilimbi was one of the first wet mills to receive government approval to produce \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/natural\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy more natural-processed coffees\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003enatural and honey-processed\u003c\/a\u003e Rwandan coffees. While the elevation of Kilimbi lends itself well to cultivation, the mountainous terrain means that harvests must be delivered by farmers via boat across Lake Kivu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot from Kilimbi underwent intensive hand-sorting and flotation after arriving at the station. Selected cherries were then separated and placed in a clean, airtight tank for a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Read about the different methods of processing coffee on our blog\" href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/blogs\/cape-coffee-blog\/coffee-processing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e48-hour fermentation\u003c\/a\u003e. After careful rinsing, Kilimbi's producers laid the fermented cherries out in a thin layer on raised beds, where the cherries were frequently turned and extensively hand-sorted. Finally, the cherries were monitored for temperature throughout a 40-day drying period before being packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin's notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Dried fruit sweetness runs throughout, anchored by a refined acidity that keeps the cup lively and structured.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blueberry, fig, orange wine, dried peaches \u0026amp; wine gums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour-over, plunger, AeroPress, siphon \u0026amp; Chemex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoffee details from Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A Red Bourbon from Kilimbi, Nyamasheke — anaerobic natural processed and unmistakably expressive. Blueberry and fig lead the way, with orange wine adding a distinctive, ferment-forward depth.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rwanda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nyamasheke District\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing station:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kilimbi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 smallholder farmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,650 - 1,950 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anaerobic natural whole cherry fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Origin Coffee Roasting","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":43944307916934,"sku":"ORIGINRWAKILIMBI250G","price":375.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":43944307949702,"sku":"ORIGINRWAKILIMBI1KG","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5548\/files\/OriginMockupResize_Kilimbi.jpg?v=1777483156","url":"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/origin-coffee-roasting-rwanda-kilimbi-cherry-fermentation","provider":"Cape Coffee Beans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}